Blackboard Learn supports the following image file types: .gif, .jif, .jpg, .jpeg, .png, .tiff, and .wmf. Select an image to show on the page. Set the height and width options to display the image at the right size, and include a description for those who cannot see the image. More Help

For instructions with photos, please visit this page.


Adding Image
  • Go to a Content Area/Folder
  • Click Build Content tab
  • Click Image
  • Fill in the name and other necessary information
  • Click either Browse My Computer or Browse Course to upload the file
  • Select any Advanced Options
  • Select Yes by Permit Users to View this Content
  • Select any Standard Options
  • Preview Image (optional)
    • Click Preview
    • Interact with content
    • Click Back
  • Click Submit


Deleting Image
  • Mouse over the image’s name
  • Click on the arrow next to the name to open the Context Menu
  • Click Delete
  • Click OK


Advanced Options
Dimensions: Allows you to set custom dimensions for the image.
Border: Puts a border around the image.
Image Target URL: This turns the images into a hyperlink, that means when it is clicked on it opens a new window with a new site. This is typically used to link to a larger version of the image or to the hosting site of the image.
Open in New Window: This means that when the student clicks on the File, the content will open in a new window.